For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,171 students in Gateway Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gateway Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,171 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Gateway Unified School District, which is ranked #1190 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1241 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
129 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
83 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
342 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
55%
# Black Students
37 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,396 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
64%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
179
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
161
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
140
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,959 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,963
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,959
$19,787
Best Gateway Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4066 La Mesa Ave.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7075
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5309 Grand Ave.
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7040
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 275-7040
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Shasta Lake
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4620 Vallecito St.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7020
Grades: K-8
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Buckeye School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3407 Hiatt Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 225-0420
Grades: K-8
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Gateway Educational Options
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Tamarack Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 245-7960
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 245-7960
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mountain Lakes High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17752 Shasta Dam Blvd.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 275-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gateway Unified School District?
Gateway Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,171 students.
What is the rank of Gateway Unified School District?
Gateway Unified School District is ranked #1190 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gateway Unified School District?
64% of Gateway Unified School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gateway Unified School District?
Gateway Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gateway Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,959 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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